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Happy Retirement to Tom!
A Huge Congratulations (and Thank You) to Tom Whalen on His Retirement!
Today we’re tipping our hats to an absolute legend — Tom Whalen — as he steps into retirement. And while WFRE won’t feel quite the same without him on the air every day… his impact is going to be felt for a long, long time. 
For over 13 years, Tom exclusively endorsed Jay Day And The Day Home Team at LPT Realty, and we’ll never take for granted what that kind of trust means. 
Our weekly podcast was the very first podcast Jay and Tom ever did together — and somehow (with a whole lot of consistency and a little chaos 
) we created 448 episodes delivering real-time, “Real Talk” market updates to WFRE listeners.
We rode through every kind of market:
hot markets
shifting markets
“wait… what is happening?” markets
…and yes — even COVID, when we found ways to keep the podcast going so listeners could still get real answers when it mattered most. 
But here’s the real story…
Over the years, this became more than radio. We became friends… and honestly, family. 
Tom didn’t just support our business — he trusted Jay with his own real estate needs, and the needs of the people closest to him.
And in between recording episodes, we made a lifetime of memories:
Ravens games
house hunting adventures
haunted house stories
and way too many “why is it 110 degrees at Party in the Park?” events
plus countless community moments in the streets and around town
Tom — thank you for putting your voice, your name, and your reputation behind us for so many years. Thank you for the friendship. Thank you for believing in what we do. 
Happy Retirement, Tom Whalen!
You’ve earned every second of it — and we’re cheering you on in this next chapter. 
About Jay Day
Owner & team leader of Jay Day And The Day Home Team of LPT Realty.
Having been born and raised in Maryland, Jay is a true Marylander at heart. He loves spending time with his family and watching football in his spare time. Jay and his family are Frederick County residents and love living in Frederick County. He is always looking for new adventures and challenges to overcome. As a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph, he learned the keys to success early on. He moved on to acquire his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from McDaniel College (then Western Maryland College) in 1998. Jay has always been self-motivated and ambitious. He worked up the corporate ladder for several years until realizing he was better suited as an entrepreneur. He soon discovered that Real Estate was his calling and has never looked back. Within a year of being a Realtor, he began developing The Day Home Team with agents and staff that suit the needs of both the team and our clients. He quickly ranked in the top 1% of Realtors in North America. He has created an efficient and highly successful Real Estate team who collectively bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate.